Curt Scott

1938 - 2019

Curtis “Curt” Winston Scott passed away Aug. 15, 2019 with his wife and daughter at his side at Kings Daughters Medical Center.

Curt was the son of the late Charles and Mayme Scott.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Bradley and Betty Sellers.

Following the death of his parents, Curt and his four siblings, Thelma Bradley, Betty Sellers, Ruth Capterton and George Dewey Scott continued and grew the family owned business, Scott’s Furniture in Flatwoods, KY.

Curt worked at AK Steel for 36 years; following his retirement in 1996, he worked six days a week at Scott’s Furniture until the end of 2017.

His best decision was marrying his high school sweetheart, Margie Smith Scott on Aug. 29, 1959. Nine years later they celebrated the birth of their only child, April Scott. In 2001 their only grandchild, Scott was born, named to honor the Scott family.

Friends and Family remember Curt for his generous heart, witty humor, wise sayings, strong work ethic and his ability to demonstrate love and stay true to himself.

Curt and Margie narrowly missed celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Margie lovingly cared for Curt over his two-year battle with esophageal cancer.

Surviving is his adoring wife, Margie Scott; daughter, April Scott Snedegar; grandson, Scott Snedegar; one sister, Ruth Caperton; and his twin brother, George Dewey Scott.  

Entombment Services were conducted Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens with Jack Edwards and Randy Caperton officiating.

Services under the direction of Carman Funeral Home. www.carmanfuneral.com

Betty Perdue

1935-2019

Betty Jo Clark Perdue, 84, went home Aug. 16, 2019.

She was born Aug. 13, 1935, to the late Doc and Mary Adkins Clark.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Perdue; siblings, George, Gene, Walter, Ray and Larry Clark, Jewel Cantrell, Ruby Evans, Dorothy Griffith, Irene Barney, Rhoda Davidson.

Betty retired from the Russell Independent Schools. Betty was a caregiver at Heart, she loved to cook, stayed busy working and spending time with her family.  She will be dearly missed by her family and her grand-dogs.

She is survived by two brothers, Carlos “Cecil” Clark of Flatwoods and John Clark of Ashland; two daughters, Regina (James) Price and Connie (Ryan) Harper; grandchildren, Seth (Samantha) Harper, Megan (Cole) Redmond and Austin Price, and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. 

Funeral services were conducted Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods with Brother John Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Virginia Carter

1931 - 2019

Virginia Lee Carter, 87, of Raceland passed away August 17, 2019 in the Boyd County Nursing and Rehabilitation facility.

Mrs. Carter was born December 3, 1931 to the late Harry and Verna Lewis Osborne Sr.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband George Carter; one brother, Harry Osborne Jr.

Virginia was a member of Bridges Christian Church. She loved to collect items like crystal and tins. She enjoyed reading and being with her family.

She is survived by two daughters, Roseanna (Irvin) Dotson and Venora (William) Hicks; George (Lucile) Carter Jr.; grandchildren, James (Amybeth) Dotson, Irvin (Tanya) Dotson Jr. and Christopher (Helen) Chapman; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Herb (Fran) Osborne and James Robert (Nancy) Osborne; one sister, Brenda (Kenneth) Loyer; and sister-in-law, Martha Osborne.

Graveside services were conducted Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens with Tom Melvin officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to the Community Hospice Care Center.

Ashton Charles

1935 - 2019

Ashton “Charlie” Charles, 84, of Lloyd, Kentucky passed away Tuesday August 13, 2019 at Bridgeport Health Care in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Mr. Charles was born July 16, 1935 in McVeigh, Kentucky a son of the late George T. and Hester (Fife) Charles.

Ashton attended the First Baptist Church in Lloyd, Kentucky.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Alice (Lewis) Charles; one son Ashton Van “Chuckie” Charles; one daughter Alice Elizabeth Charles; four brothers Earl, George, Fred and Paul Charles; four sisters Mary Augusta Charles-Smith, Mildred Charles-Fields, Beulah Charles-Jennings, and an infant sister. 

He is survived by one son Larry (Dianna) Charles of Greenup, Kentucky; one daughter, Anita Lewise (Chuck) Stewart of Bloomington, Texas; one brother, James Charles of Greenup, Kentucky; two sisters, Catherine Charles-Smith of Cynthiana, Kentucky, Jenny Gale Charles-Cumberledge of Ventura, California; five grandchildren, Christopher (Monica) Charles, Amanda (Michael) Tomasovich, John (Natasha) Kent, Leslie Knipp, and Josh Braden; fourteen great-grandchildren Ashlynn, Brooklyn, Chase, Olivia, Madelyn, Charli, Winter, Van, Griffin, Lexi, Landon, Hudson, Hannah and Abigail.

Funeral services was conducted Saturday August 17, 2013 at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Russ Foster.

Burial was in Siloam Cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

Roger Stewart

1931 - 2019

Roger Larry Stewart, 88, of Flatwoods passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at his residence, with his family by his side.

Roger was born April 3, 1931 in Ligon, Kentucky to the late Edward Carlisle and Lillian Kees Stewart.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Doris Little Stewart in 1998; a son in law Rick Young; four brothers Bill, Robert, Charles and Lovell Stewart; four sisters Helen Smith Dorothy Hall, Estalene Hall and Beatrice Pennington.

Roger proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was an Electrician with IBEW Local #932, a member of El Hasa Shrine A-Team, Royal Order of Jesters, Valley of Covington Scottish Rite, Ashland York Rite, a 65-year member of Smith Lodge 775 F&AM, and a member of Wildwood Church of God. 

He leaves behind his loving children Susie Young of Ashland, Charles Stewart (Debbie) of Ashland and Pete Stewart (Deborah) of Hilliard, OH; one brother Edward Stewart of Crystal River, FL; four sisters Phyllis Waller Relham, NC, Charlotte Schoenike of Minnesota, Dolores Hall of Harold, KY and Ruth Mullins of Richmond, KY;

Eight Grandchildren Sara Sorrell, Katie Park, Becky Davis, Jenny May, Danny Stewart, Brittany Sharkasi, Dustin Stewart, Tera Clere and Seth Roark; 10 Great-Grandchildren; along with a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday August 16, 2019 at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood, with pastor Steve Harris officiating.

A masonic service was conducted by members of Smith Lodge 775 F&AM.

A graveside service was held Saturday at James Newman Cemetery in Hi Hat, Kentucky with military honors provided by the Kenova American Legion Post #93.

Online condolences may be left at canifffuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers contributions in Roger’s memory may be made to Community Hospice 1480 Carter Ave, Ashland, KY 41101 or Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center 3206, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508.

Larry Noble

1944 - 2019

Larry Clifford Noble, 75, of Ashland, passed away Friday evening, August 16, 2019 in Cabell Huntington Hospital.

He was born January 24, 1944, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of the late Clifford Louis and Ruth Johnson Noble.
Larry attended First Church of the Nazarene.

He coached Ashland youth sports for over 20 years. He was an avid Ohio State and Dallas Cowboys Fan. Larry served honorably in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam from 1963 until 1967 and retired from Ashland Oil as an operator following 25 years of service.

Most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will long be remembered for his sense of humor and practical jokes.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Sandra Fields Noble of Ashland; sons, Adam (Rachel) Noble of London, KY, and Clint Noble of Westminster, CO; step son, Kevin (Robyn) Campbell of Flatwoods; step daughter, Kristen Campbell (Michael) Steele of Ashland; brother, Glenn (Suellen) Noble of St. Augustine, FL; sister, Sandra (Max) Bowling of Ashland; grandchildren, Tyler, Gavin and Reece Noble, Lexi Martin, Laikin, Haleigh, Bentley and Anniston Steele, Dylan Campbell, Chelsea (Travis) Porter; and one great grandchild, Hanley June Porter.

Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Steen Funeral Home 13th Street Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the funeral home with Rev. Charles Lane and Rev. Kevin Campbell officiating.

Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum where military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy and American Legion Kenova Post 93.
Contributions in Larry’s memory may be made to Ironton Tigers Football Boosters.

To share a remembrance of Larry or to express a condolence to his family, please visit: www.steenfuneralhome.com.

Deborah Parsons

1955 – 2019

Deborah Louise Abrams Parsons, 64 of Flatwoods, KY went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Parsons was born February 7, 1955 in Russell, KY, a daughter of the late Lloyd Abrams Sr and the late Pauline Akers Abrams.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Abrams and two brothers, Lloyd Abrams Jr and James Abrams.

Mrs. Parsons is survived by her loving husband, Tim Parsons; one daughter, Stacey Pauline Dulaney; four sons, Donald Ray (Crystal) Argabrite, James Michael Argabrite, Timothy Earl Parsons Jr and Danny Lee (Rachel) Parsons; two sisters, Donna Ferris and Melissa (William) Shope; three brothers, Robert (Patty) Abrams, Sam Abrams and Jack (Peggy) Abrams; eleven grandchildren, Cassie Mallone, Terra Mallone, Anthony Mallone, Brandon Argabrite, Hannah Dulaney, Alex Dulaney, Jayden McDaniels, Mathew Parsons, Marcus Parsons, DJ Parsons and Annie Parsons; three great-grandchildren, Gabrieal Mallone, Xavier Mallone, Nevaeh Mallone and baby Ensley Argabrite on the way.

Funeral Services were held Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland, KY with Brother Jim Morrison officiating.

Burial was in Caroline Cemetery in Raceland, KY.

Gary Mitchell Sparks

1951 – 2019

Gary Mitchel Sparks, 68, of Louisa, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 in UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY following a brief illness. He was born June 25, 1951 in Ashland, KY, a son of the late Fred Fitch and the late Nellie Sparks Fitch. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his sister, Hattie Fitch.

He was a retired mechanic for Equipment Depot in Hurricane WV and was also previously employed by Ashland Independent School System as a bus mechanic.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Kitty Ann Sparks of Louisa, KY. Also surviving are daughters, Charlotte (Andy) Ferrell of Huntington, WV, Sonya (Danny) Kreger of Raceland, KY and Susan Sullivan of Huntington, WV. 7 Grandchildren, Jalyne Caudill, Jesse Scarberry, Danielle Kreger, Kacey Kreger, Clayton Sullivan, Caleb Sullivan and Makayla (Rose) Sullivan. 4 great grandchildren, Abbi Abt, Alli Abt and twins Leah and Adeline Scarberry due in December 2019.

Also surviving are his brother, Fred (Martin) Fitch (Renae), Sisters, Debbie Clark (Terry) and Nancy Coleman all of Ashland, KY. Also, a host of nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him greatly.

Gary was a loving husband, father and Pappaw. He cherished every moment that he spent with his family and especially the time spent together fishing.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 16, at Preston Family Funeral Home by Gene McCall.

Serving as pall bearers are Clayton Sullivan, Kacey Kreger, Danny Kreger, Ronnie Adams, Ronnie J Adams, Hunter King, Brandon (Smiley) Davis, Dakota Cordial and Andy Ferrell.

Interment in the Adams Family Cemetery in Rush, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gary's memory to the charity of choice.

Ellen Howerton

1945 - 2019

Ellen S. Burke Howerton, 74 of Maloneton, Kentucky passed away Sunday, August, 18, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

She was born January 31, 1945 in Maloneton, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Hobert and Myrtle Potter Burke.

Ellen was a 1963 graduate of McKell High School and a member of Lloyd Community Baptist Church.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings, Jim Burke, Dorothy Burke, and Mollie Phillips.

Ellen is survived by her husband , Jerry I. Howerton, three sons, Jerry Irvin (Shelby) of Rolesville, North Carolina, Jeffery (Elizabeth) Howerton of Apex, North Carolina and Aaron N. Howerton of Holly Springs, North Carolina, five brothers, Bill Burke of South Shore, Kentucky, Richard Burke of Somerset, Kentucky, Hobie (Rita) Burke of Lexington, Kentucky, Bob (Angie) Burke of Lloyd, Kentucky and Michael (Patricia) Burke of Junction City, Missouri and two sisters, Loretta Blair of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Betty (Jack) Goldman of Springfield, Virginia.

Grandchildren surviving, Summer of Rolesville, North Carolina,Victoria and Valerie of Apex, North Carolina, Callan and Cason of Holly Springs, North Carolina,

Ellen was a compassionate caregiver to others throughout her life and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

A graveside service will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in South Shore, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to SOMC Hospice Center, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662 . Crockett L. Reed Funeral Home in South Shore, Kentucky is in charge of the arrangements.